Week Two: BLOGS: EDUblogs http://edublogs.org/
This web page is for educators to share and receive information via blogging. The world's most popular education blogging service...Edublogs lets you easily create & manage student & teacher blogs, quickly customize designs and include videos, photos & podcasts - it's safe, easy and secure. (A. Restauri)
MICRO-BLOGS: TWITTER-Dental Heroes http://www.dentalheroes.com/top-5-twitter-mistakes-dentists-make/ This blog discusses the benefits of dental offices using social media, especially Twitter to connect with patients, community and to promote the dental office. This article also discusses the mistakes that one can make, using Twitter. (Allison Restauri)-posted in micro-blogging, first. : )
YOUTUBE:YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXRehGBEOg&feature=g-vrec This webpage shows one of the many ways to brush ones teeth. My students have been learning about these methods and this does a much better job of displaying the information than just a picture. (A. Restauri) Week Four: IM: IM Acronyms http://imacronyms.com/
This web page displays the acronyms to be used when IMing or TXTing. This is a great find for me as now I will know some of the abbreviations that my students are using.
PODCASTING:Podcasthttp://www.podcast.com/
This web page displays a collection of podcasts on various subjects. You can upload your podcast for review. Educational creations as well as humorous and plain dumb podcasts.
RSS: RSS information http://www.whatisrss.com/
This web page explains RSS. My mom asked me what RSS feeds are and I needed an explanation that would make sense to her. I found it here.
LULU: How to create a book using LuLu http://www.ehow.com/how_2103983_create-book-lulucom.html
This web page shows the reader how to self-publish using LuLu. Week Eight: AUGMENTED REALITY: AR examples and software http://www.arsights.com/
Free software and information about AR. Very awesome 3D images can easily be made from 2D images.
CMU-EDU 653 The Read-Write-Web: Resources
Week Two:BLOGS: EDUblogs http://edublogs.org/
This web page is for educators to share and receive information via blogging. The world's most popular education blogging service...Edublogs lets you easily create & manage student & teacher blogs, quickly customize designs and include videos, photos & podcasts - it's safe, easy and secure. (A. Restauri)
VIDEOBLOGS: PE Universe http://www.peuniverse.com/
This web page shares ideas in the form of videos for the physical education teachers. My PE teacher/coaches would enjoy the volleyball videos. Shout out to Coaches Mate and Smith for your dedication! (A. Restauri)
MICRO-BLOGS: Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/uhlandfriends/microblogging-tools-services-and-more-presentation
This web page explains some of the microblogging sites that are used. It attempts to explain the microblogging process. (A. Restauri)
MICRO-BLOGS: TWITTER-Dental Heroes http://www.dentalheroes.com/top-5-twitter-mistakes-dentists-make/
This blog discusses the benefits of dental offices using social media, especially Twitter to connect with patients, community and to promote the dental office. This article also discusses the mistakes that one can make, using Twitter. (Allison Restauri)-posted in micro-blogging, first. : )
SCREEN CASTS: Telestream http://blogs.telestream.net/screenflow/
This web page allows you to share Screencasts and improve the delivery and appearance. This is a link to a neat article about "flipping" course material. http://blogs.telestream.net/screenflow/2012/01/using-screencasts-to-flip-education/ (A. Restauri)
Week Three:
DIGITAL STORYTELLING: Edutopia http://www.edutopia.org/digital-storytelling-classroom
This web page describes how to use digital storytelling with your students. Consider yourself the executive producer, says the Jennifer New. "Work with your students as a partner learning about technology and storytelling, but don't forget that you call the shots." (A. Restauri)
FLICKR: Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/shaunna/educational-uses-of-flickr
This web page has a PPT that describes the educational uses of Flickr. "The PPT was created as a tool to educate teachers on what Flickr is and how it can be used educationally in the classroom. Topics include labeling parts of flowers for science, and using the world map for a virtual field trip." (A. Restauri)
YOUTUBE:YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXRehGBEOg&feature=g-vrec This webpage shows one of the many ways to brush ones teeth. My students have been learning about these methods and this does a much better job of displaying the information than just a picture. (A. Restauri)
Week Four:
IM: IM Acronyms http://imacronyms.com/
This web page displays the acronyms to be used when IMing or TXTing. This is a great find for me as now I will know some of the abbreviations that my students are using.
PODCASTING: Podcast http://www.podcast.com/
This web page displays a collection of podcasts on various subjects. You can upload your podcast for review. Educational creations as well as humorous and plain dumb podcasts.
RSS: RSS information http://www.whatisrss.com/
This web page explains RSS. My mom asked me what RSS feeds are and I needed an explanation that would make sense to her. I found it here.
SKYPE: Skype information http://www.skype.com/intl/en/features/allfeatures/skype-to-skype-calls
This web page explains Skype and the details of a Skype to Skype call. Again, I am excited that a 68 year and an 8 year old can use technology to connect!
Week Five:
WIKIS: wiki how to http://www.wikihow.com/Main-Page
This website provides many pages that can be used and edited. There are easy to follow how to guides.
WIKIPEDIA: how to set up a wikipedia page http://www.searchengineguide.com/todd-mintz/how-to-create-y.php
This web page discusses the editiquette to use when creating a wikipedia page. There is discussion on how to link to resources and references.
Week Six:
FACEBOOK: FB for parents http://www.commonsensemedia.org/advice-for-parents/facebook-parents
This website provides parents and caregivers withe some useful information to think about when allowing children to use FB.
NING: Social Networking on Ning http://webtrends.about.com/od/ning/ss/create_ning.htm
This page talks about issues surrounding NING and social networking.
SOCIAL BOOKMARKING: About.com http://webtrends.about.com/od/socialbookmarking101/p/aboutsocialtags.htm
This article discusses how social bookmarking can benefit your career. Helps keep you organized. :)
Week Seven:
COLLABORATIVE EDITING: http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/Idea/collaboration.html
This website shows examples of how collaboration can be beneficial to students and instructors. There are examples of how to implement.
GOOGLE DOCS: PPT presentation http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/boisebarbara-156400-googleappseducation-writingworkshop-entertainment-ppt-powerpoint/
A PPT presentation showing the different Google apps that can be accessed and incorporated into education. There are many examples displayed as well as links to other ideas.
LULU: How to create a book using LuLu http://www.ehow.com/how_2103983_create-book-lulucom.html
This web page shows the reader how to self-publish using LuLu.
Week Eight:
AUGMENTED REALITY: AR examples and software http://www.arsights.com/
Free software and information about AR. Very awesome 3D images can easily be made from 2D images.
VIRTUAL REALITY: VR examples and software http://www.activeworlds.com/
Very interesting creations. I hope to use to site to introduce virtual dental hygiene to my students! :)
SECOND LIFE: http://www.virtualworldsinfo.com/second-life-resources.html
Resources for the beginner and pros.